NIFT Patna Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

NIFT Patna admission offers a range of courses in the fields of Design Technology and Management. National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna admission involves several steps for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate (UG) and post-graduate (PG) degrees. 

• NIFT Patna admissions are offered to various programmes such as B.Des, B.FTech., and M.F.M.
• The NIFT entrance examination is accepted for admissions in NIFT Patna. 
• The NIFT Patna seat intake for B.Des is 164, for BFTech is 41 and for MFM is 41.

Candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and complete the NIFT Patna admission procedure. Admission to NIFT Patna is based on the performance of students in the NIFT Entrance Examination. B.Des candidates are required to take the creative ability test (CAT) and the situation test, while MFM candidates are required to give an interview for admission. These exams will be conducted on the same day in an online format.

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• To apply for admission to the courses, candidates must first ensure they meet the eligibility criteria specified for each course.
• Once eligibility is confirmed, candidates should proceed to download the application form from the official website of the college.
• NIFT Patna admission process will commence by opening the NIFT application window.
• After downloading, applicants need to complete all sections of the application form with the necessary details.
• Students are required to submit the application form online with a fee payment.

The college provides admission to B.Des with different specialisations like Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, and Fashion Communication. Besides this, NIFT Patna also offers B.FTech. (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) at the undergraduate level. The duration of both courses is 4 years. 

NIFT Patna UG Course Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

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NIFT Patna B.Design Admission Process 2026

• Candidates seeking admission to the B.Design courses should fill out the application form.
• Candidates have to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam to get admission in the B.Design Course at NIFT Patna.
• candidates are required to take the creative ability test (CAT) and the situation test 
• Candidates who successfully qualify in both the CAT examination are granted the opportunity to participate in the NIFT situation test.
• Final admission will be done after document verification and prescribed fee payment.

NIFT Patna B.FTech Admission Process 2026

• Candidates who want to pursue the BFT Apparel Production Course should fill up the application form.
• To secure admission in the BFT Apparel Production Course at NIFT Patna, candidates must complete the NIFT Entrance Exam.
• Candidates seeking admission to the B.FTech programmes are only required to take the General Ability Test (GAT) exam.
• Final admission is granted upon successful document verification and payment of fees.

The college provides admission to the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) with a duration of 2 years at the postgraduate level. Candidates applying for the MFM Course must meet the eligibility criteria to pursue this course.

NIFT Patna PG Course, Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

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NIFT Patna MFM Admission Process 2026

• Candidates seeking NIFT Patna admission for MFM course need to complete the application form.
• To gain admission to the MFM Course at NIFT Patna, candidates need to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam.
• Candidates have to undergo a written test that includes a General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates from the written test will proceed to participate in a Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) as part of the selection process.
• Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline to pursue the MFM Course at NIFT Patna.
• Admission is confirmed once all documents are verified and fees are paid.

• Class 12/degree (mark sheet and certificate)
• Bank draft
• Secondary school mark sheet and certificate
• Category certificate
• Certificate of the parents' income
• Certificate of medical fitness
• Photographs - Passport size- -2 and Stamp size - 4

Note- Candidates are invited for NIFT counselling based on merit. At counselling, they select a seat in front of the nodal officer and pay the full fee at the campus. The nodal officer provides an allotment letter or receipt as proof after payment.